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Fly News Breaks for June 20, 2017
CAT
Jun 20, 2017 | 10:19 EDT
BofA Merrill Lynch analyst Ross Gilardi noted that Caterpillar reported retail sales accelerated to an increase of 8% for the three-month period trailing May. Given the data suggesting revenue growth has accelerated, he views earnings risks as "skewed squarely to the upside" and sees potential for a "material" increase in earnings guidance with Caterpillar's Q2 report. Gilardi keeps a Buy rating and $120 price target on Caterpillar shares.
News For CAT From the Last 2 Days
CAT
Apr 26, 2024 | 08:55 EDT
TD Cowen analyst Matt Elkott raised the firm's price target on Caterpillar to $340 from $338 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated its model to reflect the 1Q beat partly offset by a slightly more tempered outlook for the remainder of the year.
CAT
Apr 25, 2024 | 20:36 EDT
Stifel downgraded Caterpillar to Hold from Buy with a price target of $350, up from $293, after the company reported Q1 results. The firm noted that Q1 sales were "modestly" below expectations, though EBIT and EPS were ahead of consensus estimates. Results also reflected weaker end user sales, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
CAT
Apr 25, 2024 | 16:29 EDT
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Apr 25, 2024 | 12:09 EDT
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Apr 25, 2024 | 08:53 EDT
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CAT
Apr 25, 2024 | 08:30 EDT
Still does not expect significant change in machine dealer inventory compared to 2023. Still expects 2024 full-year adjusted operating profit margin to be in the top half of the updated target range relative to the expected corresponding level of sales and revenues. Still expects 2024 full-year ME&T free cash flow to be in the top half of the updated target range. Still anticipates another year of services growth.
CAT
Apr 25, 2024 | 08:26 EDT
Sees Q2 dealer inventories of machines down year-over-year. Expects Q2 price realization to remain favorable vs, last year. Sees Q2 adjusted operating profit margin similar to 2Q23. Guidance taken from Q1 investor presentation slides.
CAT
Apr 25, 2024 | 06:37 EDT
Reports Q1 revenue $15.8B, consensus $16.04B. "I'm pleased with our team's performance that resulted in higher adjusted operating profit margin, record adjusted profit per share and strong ME&T free cash flow. Our strong balance sheet and ME&T free cash flow allowed us to deploy a record $5.1 billion of cash for share repurchases and dividends in the first quarter," said Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby. "We continue to execute our strategy for long-term profitable growth."
